Your guide to the heart of Litchfield County:
Discover local stories, hidden gems, and must-know events.

Set amid the rolling hills and historic barns of Litchfield County, The Ticking Tent Spring Market returns Saturday, May 2, bringing its signature brocante spirit to Spring Hill Vineyards in New Preston. Now in its fifth edition, the one-day event— founded by communications strategist Christina Juarez and ELLE DECOR market director and author Benjamin Reynaert — has quickly become a magnet for collectors, designers, and tastemakers drawn to the thrill of the hunt.

More than 60 carefully selected vendors will gather across the vineyard’s open hayfields and 18th-century architecture, offering a tightly edited mix of antiques, tabletop, fashion, decor, and collectible design. Alongside beloved dealers and emerging makers, guests will discover immersive brand moments including the Benjamin Moore “Espresso Edit” coffee truck, a Stark Blooms bouquet bar, the Casa Branca Lounge an Spritz Bar, and the debut of The Ticking Tent Times newsstand.

The event unfolds over carefully curated programming, from a Friday evening press and designer preview benefitting Pride in the Hills to a Saturday early-bird shopping hour, followed by timed general admission throughout the day. Guests can also catch Reynaert signing copies of his debut book, The Layered Home.

With ELLE DECOR as national media partner and a host of regional sponsors including Litchfield Magazine, The Ticking Tent continues its mission: championing craft, thoughtful collecting, and the enduring joy of discovery. —thetickingtent.com

Bantam

Camp Chinqueka 
An all-girls camp that focuses on self discovery through activities like culinary arts, swimming, dance, waterskiing, ziplining, and more.
Ages 7-16
Sleepaway Camp
860-567-9678
chinqueka.com

Barkhamsted

Boulder Ridge Day Camp
Co-ed day camp that offers both athletic and non-athletic activities such as aquatics, sports, outdoor adventures, and arts & sciences.
Ages 4-14
Day Camp
860-379-6500
boulderday.com

Bridgewater

Bridgewater Summer Camp
Fun summer activities lined up for campers to enjoy the outdoors.
Ages kindergarten – 12
Day Camp
860- 355-9133
bridgewater-ct.gov

Colebrook

YMCA Camp Jewell
Offers an overnight camp, day camp, and  ranch camp, where campers have the opportunity to customize their program each week.
Ages 7-16
Day and Sleepaway Camp
860-909-0015
campjewell.org

Cornwall

Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children’s Theater Arts Camps 
Act, dance, sing, make art, perform! A theater camp this summer from July 27-31 for ages 6+ in Cornwall. Children will train with a team of professional actors, musicians, artists, and act in a show. Celebrating 44 years. Winner of CT Governor’s Arts Award.
Ages 6+
Day Camp
860-672-0286
grumblinggryphons@gmail.com
grumblinggryphons.org

Goshen

Camp Cochipiannee
Provides a safe environment for campers and staff along with a fun summer schedule.
Ages 4-12
Day Camp
860-601-6089
goshenct.myrec.com

Challenger Sports Summer Camp
Challenger Sports hosts August 11–14 soccer camp at Camp Cochipianee, Goshen; registration through Challenger Sports.
Ages 2-16
Day Camp
challengersports.com

Kent

Benchmark Hockey Camp
Five day camp that helps boys and girls develop their hockey skills on and off the ice.
Ages 7-16
Sleepaway and Day Camp
860-671-7177
camps@benchmarkhockey.com
Benchmarkhockey.com

Camp Kent Summer Camp
Park & Rec camp programs age-appropriate activities that instill positive values, life skills, and boost confidence. 
Ages 5-12
860-927-1003
townofkentct.org

KenMont KenWood
Wide range of activities such as basketball, culinary arts, go karting, and paddleboarding.  
Ages 7-15
Sleepaway
860-927-3042
kenmontkenwood.com

Lakeville (Salisbury)

Burnt Squash Camp
Join for 5-days of fun squash for all levels! Three sessions, Monday-Friday, weeks of July 6, July 13, & July 20.
Day Camp
203-912-0585
burntsquashh@gmail.com
Burntsquash.com

Hotchkiss Summer Portals 
Presents students the opportunity to hone a talent or learn something new.
Grades rising 7 – 12
Sleepaway Camp
860-435-3173
Hotchkiss.org

Nike Basketball Camp
Coed camp that focuses on fundamental basketball skills from ball-handling to footwork.
Ages 8-15
Day Camp
ussportscamps.com/basketball

YMCA Camp Sloane
Campers achieve new skills, attain self-confidence, and build lifelong friendships.
Ages 8-16 
Teen program: 16-18
Sleepaway and Day Camp
860-435-2557
campsloane.org

Litchfield

Arethusa Farm Foundation
Join Arethusa Farm’s 10-week 4-H summer camp for kids aged 5-13! Explore farm animals, horticulture, environmental science, and more. Sign up now for endless fun!
 Ages 5-13
Arethusa Farm 4-H Camp
arethusafarmfoundation.org

Camp Hope
Focuses on giving campers the freedom to experience a variety of challenging adventures and activities.
Ages 7-17 
Sleepaway Camp
860-567-1525
camphope.com

Duckling Camp
An educational and interactive conservation-based camp that introduces the wonders of the bird world and inspires a passion for nature and conservation!
860-567-2062
Rising 1st – 3rd graders
https://www.ripleyconservancy.org/

Duck Camp
An educational and interactive conservation-based camp that introduces the wonders of the bird world and inspires a passion for nature and conservation!
860-567-2062
Rising 4th – 6th graders
https://www.ripleyconservancy.org/

Waterfowl & Wetland Conservation Academy
An educational and interactive conservation-based camp that introduces the wonders of the bird world and inspires a passion for nature and conservation!
860-567-2062
Rising 6th-8th graders
https://www.ripleyconservancy.org/

Forman School’s Summer Program
Forman School’s Summer Program, a coed boarding and day camp, takes place July 6th – July 31st. The program offers a balance of academics and recreation for students entering grades 7-11 who learn differently. Students develop effective classroom and study strategies, learn self-advocacy, and make lasting memories. 
Grades 7-11 
Sleepaway and Day Camp
860-567-8712
formanschool.org/academics/forman-summer

White Memorial Summer Nature Camp
Various age based programs where the camper will experience and learn more about nature.
Ages 4-14
Day Camp
860-567-0857
whitememorialcc.org

YMCA Camp Mohawk
A day and night camp for girls to enjoy fun summer activities such as archery, horseback riding, and more.
Ages 7-15
Sleepaway and Day Camp
860-672-6655
campmohawk.org

Morris

Camp Awosting
All-boys summer camp focused around developing brotherhood, independence, confidence, and experience. 
Ages 7-16
Sleepaway Camp
860-567-4924
awosting.com

Camp Washington
Encourages exploration, growth, and individuality all in week long sessions.
Ages 7-16
860-567-9623
Sleepaway Camp
camp@campwashington.org
campwashington.org

Kids’ Watersports Camp
Campers spend an entire day on the boat learning new skills such as wakeboarding.
Ages 8-14
Day Camp
860-295-4640
connwatersports.com

Fox Crossing Equestrian 
Campers learn how to take care of horses, take riding lessons, and participate in outdoor games.
Day Camp
860-567-1788
cindy@foxcrossingequestrian.com
foxcrossingequestrian.com

New Milford

Buck’s Rock Camp
Campers have the option of creative and performing arts. They can spend time with various animals and help grow fruits and veggies in the garden.
Ages 11-16
Sleepaway Camp
860-354-5030
bucksrockcamp.org

New Milford Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Campers partake in a variety of activities designed to develop life skills and to have fun.
Grades 1-9
Day Camp
860-355-6050
parkandrec@newmilford.org
newmilfordct.myrec.com

Pratt Nature Center Summer Camp
Offers a co-ed program for children who have interests in the outdoors.
Ages 3+
Day Camp
860-355-3137
prattcenter.org

New Preston

Summer @ Washington Montessori School
Washington Montessori offers a variety of summer camps and programs for students ages 3-14 on their 48-acre campus nestled in the Litchfield Hills. These offerings range from a Montessori-inspired program for the youngest campers, to sports clinics and specialty camps for the older campers.
Day Camp
summer@washingtonmontessori.org
washingtonmontessori.org

Plymouth

Camp Mattatuck 
A place where cub scouts turn camp into a home over the period of five weeks.
Ages 5-18
Sleepaway and Day Camp
860-283-9577
campmattatuck.org

Sharon

Challenger Soccer Camp
Week long camp for players to learn and develop their soccer skills.
Ages 3-14
Day Camp
860-364-1400
sharonct.gov

Little Rascals Summer Program
Beachfront property offering swim lessons and access to waterfront activities. Arts and crafts, theme weeks, and sporting activities included.
Ages 5-12
Day Camp
860-364-1400
sharon.rec.ctr@snet.net
Sharonct.gov

The Sharon Audubon Center Summer Camp
Educational and interactive programs where campers learn about nature and animals.
Ages 4-7
Day Camp
860-364-0520 ext.105
wendy.miller@audubon.org
sharon.audubon.org

Sharon Baseball Camp
Individual skill work through drills and activities. Participants receive an individual evaluation.
Ages 7-14
Day Camp
860-364-1400
sharon.rec.ctr@snet.net
sharonct.gov

Sharon Playhouse Summer Programs
Singers, dancers, and actors of all levels create fully staged productions.
Ages 5-20
860-364-7469
sharonplayhouse.org

Silver Lake Camp and Retreat
Variety of programs for campers to experience nature, make friends, and explore their faith.
Grades 4-12
Sleepaway Camp
860-364-5526
SLCRC@silverlakect.org
silverlakect.org

Torrington

Camp Wah-Nee
Focuses on positivity and encouragement as campers step out of their comfort zone.
Ages 7-17
Sleepaway Camp
860-379-2273
wahnee.com

Northwest CT YMCA Camps 
Campers learn new skills, develop their character, and make lifelong friendships. 
Ages 5-15
Day Camp
860-489-3133
nwcty.org

Washington

ASAP Summer Camp
Campers  practice artistic expression, create friendships, and explore the arts.
Grades 1-12
Day Camp
860-868-0740
asapct.org

The Glenholme School
Therapeutic recreational activities such as swimming, academics, dance therapy, and performing arts.
Ages 9-21
Day Camp
860-868-7377
theglenholmeschool.org/summer-program/

The Institute for American Indian Studies
Campers learn about various American Indian cultures through activities, crafts, and stories. 
Ages 6-12
Day Camp
860-868-0518
iaismuseum.org

30th Annual Litchfield Jazz Camp
Students learn in a non-competitive program taught by a faculty of inspiring jazz musicians. 
Ages 13+
Sleepaway Camp
860-361-6285
litchfieldjazzcamp.com

Pilobolus Kids Camp
A one-of-a-kind opportunity for children to engage in Pilobolus’s signature processes of learning through movement. Through creative play, improvisation, motor skill building, and performance, children discover their own creative voice and learn how to share it with others.
Ages 6-12
Day Camp
ekent@pilobolus.org
pilobolus.org/camp

Rumsey Summer Camp
Weekly themed activities such as animal adventure and space explorer.
Ages 3-10
Day Camp
860-868-0535
camps@rumseyhall.org
rumseyhall.org

Watertown

YMCA Camp Mataucha 
Campers experience new adventures such as ropes courses, boating, and more.
Ages 5-14 
CIT – 15+
Day Camp
waterburyymca.org

Winsted

SUMMER @AMP 2026
Like summer camp, the Summer @AMP enrichment program offers the perfect balance of structured support and independence for kids of all ages.
Ages 6-12+
americanmuralproject.org/

Greenwood Trails 
Campers develop skills and confidence through a range of activities from art to athletics.
Ages 8-16
Sleepaway
860-379-6517
greenwoodtrails.com

Woodbury

Flanders Nature Center and Land Trust
Children are immersed in nature, art, agriculture, ecology, cooking, and various other programs.
Ages 3-13
Day Camp
203-263-3711
flandersnaturecenter.org

Little Britches Therapeutic Riding
Little Britches aims to enrich the lives of those with disabilities using the movement of a horse. The summer program provides therapeutic riding and equine-assisted riding to individuals with various disabilities.
Ages 3-18
Day Camp
860-874-9352
littlebritchesct.org

Parks & Rec Summer Camp
K-9 summer camp includes sports, arts & crafts, games, and a weekly field trip on Thursdays. Summer camp for ages 7-9 includes a new trip/adventure each day, such as Lake Compounce, Xperiment VR, Flight Adventure Park, and more.
Ages K-6, 7-9
Day Camp
203-263-3113
woodburyct.myrec.com

Savor Litchfield
Litchfield County’s Culinary Event of the Year
Sunday, September 13, 2026 | South Farms, Morris, CT

Join us for Litchfield Magazine’s Savor Litchfield on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, the premier culinary event held at the beautiful South Farms in Morris. Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of flavor as Chef John Bordeau of Sparrowbrings together the area’s top culinary talents, each preparing signature bites for guests to enjoy. Expect craft cocktails from Litchfield Distillery and South Farms, upscale pop-up shops, live music by the Dirk Quinn Band, a full cash bar, and fun for the whole family with a dedicated kids zone.

Looking to elevate your experience? VIP tickets offer early access beginning at 2 pm, featuring an exclusive hour of elevated offerings, including premium bites, signature cocktails, and a deluxe goody bag. VIP guests will enjoy special tastings —all before the main event opens to the public. Limited quantity of VIP tickets available.

Make Savor Litchfield unforgettable with a private table for six. Your group will enjoy a private shaded table for the entire event, dedicated tableside service, a bottle of prosecco, and elevated food and drink offerings in a beautifully styled setting..

A portion of proceeds will benefit two area nonprofits – FISH NWCT and The Farmer’s Table.

First come, first serve.  This event always sells out. Buy Tickets Here!

TICKET PRICES: 

GENERAL ADMISSION:  $150
◗ Tastings available for 26 local chefs from 3-6pm
◗ Kid’s Zone, craft cocktails, pop-up shop area

AGE 4-12 ADMISSION:  $50
◗ Age 3 and below – FREE ADMISSION

VIP EARLY ACCESS:  $225
◗ Early VIP entry before the crowds
◗ Complimentary glass of Prosecco
◗ Exclusive Chef’s Tastings, created just for VIP guests
◗ Swag bags filled with gifts from sponsors

PRIVATE TABLE FOR 6:  $2,400 (Limited availability)
◗ Reserved table for 6 for duration of event.
◗ Early VIP entry before the crowds
◗ Complimentary bottle of Prosecco
◗ Exclusive Chef’s Tasting Plate, created just for table guests
◗ Swag bags filled with gifts from sponsors
◗ Personalized table signage with your brand or group name
◗ Professional photo opportunity with the new Litchfield Magazine cover

Now open!

Each spring in Litchfield County, a quiet hillside in Northfield transforms into one of the region’s most beloved seasonal rituals. The Laurel Ridge daffodils, planted more than eighty years ago, are not just a display of flowers but a living legacy of generosity and simple beauty.

In 1941, Virginia and Remy Morosani began planting daffodil bulbs across a rocky pasture that was unsuitable for farming. What might have been considered unusable land became something extraordinary. Over time, those initial plantings multiplied into tens of thousands of blooms, spreading across rolling fields, wooded paths, and even small islands in a pond.

Today, the fields open each April as a gift to the public. Visitors wander through a shifting landscape of color, from pale yellow and soft white to vibrant gold, typically peaking between mid April and early May. The experience is intentionally simple. No tickets, no commercialization, just the invitation to walk, observe, and take in the fleeting beauty of the season.

For many, visiting Laurel Ridge has become a tradition, even a rite of passage. It is a reminder that something enduring can grow from modest beginnings, and that the most meaningful landscapes are often those created not for profit, but for shared joy.

You can learn more on their website: litchfielddaffodils.org.

Litchfield County, Connecticut is magical all year, but especially so as everything comes back to life each spring. Here are 25 fun things we can’t wait to do in Litchfield County this spring!

1. The town of Kent has planted tens of thousands of daffodils. Enjoy shopping, dining, and art galleries while enjoying the narcissus. kentct.com/daffodil-daysKentct.com for more info.
2. For a powerful nature fix, Kent Falls inside Kent Falls State Park is never more impressive during the spring runoff. But please resist getting into the water. It is dangerous.
3. ALL the peonies are at Cricket Hill Garden in Thomaston … so many they’ve dubbed it Peony Heaven. 
4. Baseball season beckons. Take the family, or yourself to the Hit Club in Thomaston where you can hit 90 minutes for just $10.  
5. Naturally, the season calls for spring rolls. Try takeout from Thai Charm, or sit inside their cute orange Colonial along Kent Rd. in New Milford. 
6. The time is ripe to join a CSA. Search the Northeast Organic Farming Association’s CT Guide for the farm closest to you.  
7. There’s never an off-season for antiquing. Consider Charles Haver in Roxbury for a curated experience, and HTC Home. in Bantam if you want volume.

   

8. For a less commercial brush with history, make an appointment to tour Seven Hearths, the pre-Revolutionary house museum in Kent.  
9. Try to fly fish or keep your canoe afloat at Housatonic Meadows State Park. 
10. Hit up Natureworks Garden Center in Northford for monarch-attracting plant seeds and all the advice you’d ever need to grow butterflies. Start now, and you’ll have plenty of flittering visitors come summer.  
11. See if you can spot the Blue-winged Warblers nesting in Southbury’s Bent of the River Audubon sanctuary.  
12. Shopping in New Preston is always a delight: Plain Goods, J. Seitz, The Smithy, Eleish Van Breems Homes, DK Schulman… just make sure it’s not a Tuesday—that’s the day they’re all closed except J. Seitz.

    

    

13. Don’t miss out on the annual Library Luminaries fundraiser for Gunn Memorial Library on June 20.
14. Fork over a $10 donation to take in all that is spring at the Hollister House Garden in Washington.                                                                                                                
15. Celebrate the 9th Annual Spring Arts and Fine Crafts Show at Merwinsville Hotel in New Milford on April 17-19 and April 24-26. 10am-5pm, $3 suggested donation per person
16. Libraries are brimming with virtual events… gardening how-to sessions, and book talks. Check the calendar of the one closest to you.
17. Stop by the sixth annual The Voice of Art’s Fine Art Festival featuring fine functional art and fine non-functional art. Free and open to the public. May 23-24, 1oam-5pm
18. Fish, hike, or picnic in one of the 25 preserves maintained by the Roxbury Land Trust. 
19. Practice for summer with a flight of four handcrafted beers at Housatonic River Brewing.
20. Don’t miss the gardening lover’s weekend of the year at Trade Secrets at Lime Rock Park. This philanthropic sale draws more than 60 vendors—specialized growers, small nursery owners, antique dealers, and artisans…with proceeds going to Project SAGE in northwestern Connecticut.                                                                                                                                                          
21. Bring your camera to Wigwam Road in Litchfield on a sunny day in April or May and take a walk through the 15 acres of daffodil plantings at Laurel Ridge Farm. 
22. Enjoy the sounds, sights, and smells of spring on a boardwalk hike through the wetlands at White Memorial Conservation Center.
23. Enjoy a picnic at one of our many wineries. Hopkins Vineyard, Hawk Ridge Winery, Spring Hill Vineyards, and Sunset Vineyard are some of our faves.
24. Support our local restaurants. Many have outdoor seating and provide take out. Check out Litchfield Restaurant week, March 20th-27th!                                                                                                                                                                                                  
25. Enjoy an ice cream cone! Arethusa Farm Dairy in Bantam is a very popular spot. People literally line up around the building. Peaches N’ Cream in Litchfield and Grassroots Ice Cream  in New Milford are family favorites as well.

By Brandee Gilmore

By Christopher Stella

Adjacent to Lime Rock Park in Falls Village, CT., Colter Rule runs Autogalerie, a premier listings and collection management service for specialty vehicles. At just 25, Rule has already established himself as a significant force in the classic car market. A serial entrepreneur, he founded Autogalerie in 2022 following a career in club promotion and co-founding event discovery platform Posh, which was purchased by Eventbrite. In 2025 alone, Autogalerie completed over 200 listings on automotive auction house, Bring A Trailer, amounting to more than $5 million in sales—a figure that reflects the robust demand for classic vehicles in the region.

Autogalerie provides meticulous photographic and video documentation of each vehicle’s features to maximize market appeal. The business serves a diverse clientele that includes executives from Lime Rock Park itself, and manages vehicles spanning sportscars to vintage 4x4s. With a second location in Palm Beach, Florida, Autogalerie also provides storage and collection management services. “Many people buy a weekend home here, and want the car to go with it,” says Rule. “And the regional coffee shops and bakeries support a perfect weekend drive vibe—they become destinations for leisurely weekend excursions with family.”

Family is another factor that is driving interest, as nostalgia often motivates buyers—memories of an old family vehicle, simpler times. In an era of automation, classic cars offer sensory engagement: roll-down windows, and speedometers that offer pointers instead of pixels.

Some would say that every car has a story, and we are stewards of it. This stewardship is creating more than a market—it’s building community united by the belief that newer isn’t always better. And that the feel of a wooden steering wheel, the sound of a key clicking in an ignition, the pull of a manual shift knob, don’t  just connect man and machine—they connect people with history, memory, and themselves.   Autogalerie Lime Rock, autogalerie.us

Discover Litchfield County’s premier wellness providers, offering integrative medicine, naturopathic care, acupuncture, fitness training, eye exams, Pilates, salon and spa services, and personalized health plans designed to support whole-body balance, beauty, and long-term vitality for every stage of life.

Center for Natural Medicine

This family-run practice brings together top practitioners across many modalities, including movement, medical care, mental health, and coaching, to craft personalized treatment plans.
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DPZ Salon & Spa

At DPZ, technical skill goes hand-in-hand with guest care. Advanced training allows the team to work with precision and confidence so clients can truly relax.
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Dr. Tara Tranguch

Dr. Tara Tranguch is a Naturopathic Doctor who combines functional testing with individualized treatment plans to address whole-body health, including cardiovascular disease, digestive disorders, hormone and endocrine imbalances, and chronic inflammatory conditions
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Energy Health & Fitness

Owned by Robert Rovezzi and Luc Fondaire, and managed by Dina and Brett Cateno, the facility offers services ranging from personal training and fitness consultations to a full-service gym.
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Eyes on Litchfield

At Eyes on Litchfield, Dr. Tabitha Plunske and Dr. Tommasina Pasqua Sideris provide comprehensive, doctor-led eye exams using advanced retinal imaging to detect early signs of systemic disease—pairing precision care with curated, boutique eyewear
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Fit Coach in the Hills

Owner Suzanne Blaicher brings personalized training directly to clients, whether at home, at the office, or virtually from anywhere in the world.
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Litchfield Pilates & Integrative Health

Litchfield Pilates & Integrative Health (LPIH) Studio in Washington Depot, owner Annie Kaplon brings her extensive expertise as an Integrative Health Nurse at NYU Langone Health, Lerner Holistic Nursing Fellowship Coordinator, Board-Certified Integrative Health Coach, and PMA® Certified Pilates Instructor.
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The Spa at Litchfield Hills

Current treatment offerings include massage and bodywork, medical-grade skincare, hair, and nails, with more to come in late 2026 with the unveiling of their newly renovated destination wellness property. 
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SpringRoot Acupuncture & Wellness

SpringRoot Acupuncture & Wellness in Woodbury blends the time-tested science of Acupuncture with modern medical solutions, to provide personalized, effective, unique healthcare in a meditative environment. 
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